COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Road fatality data for Spotsylvania County (VA). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 138
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 23
- Latest Year Deaths
- High count
- 15.4
- Per 100k Residents
- Below average
- Increasing
- Trend
Rising fatality trend
Spotsylvania County's FARS series is labeled Increasing with 23 deaths in the latest year.
Spotsylvania County on a rising FARS trend
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Spotsylvania County ranks #1,227 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #51 of 105 rated counties in VA. Spotsylvania County's fatality rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure.
- #1,227 of 2,328
- among rated U.S. counties by rate
- #506 of 3,137
- larger-book third
- #51 of 105
- in VA by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
FARS county milepost
Milepost SPOTSYLVANIA · Spotsylvania 15.4/100k · #1,227 of 2,328
Spotsylvania County · 15.4/100k · increasing
- POST 15.4/100k
- BAND #1,227 of 2,328
- VOL 138 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 126 crash
- RATE -14.7% vs VA
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How does Spotsylvania County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Spotsylvania County is About the same as the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Virginia, Spotsylvania County ranks 15 for per-capita risk, below the state's own per-capita average of 18.0 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure. The gap between Spotsylvania County's rate and the state average is 2.6 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Clarke County, at 32.3 per 100,000 (a difference of 16.9). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Sussex County (83.7), Madison County (63.7), Charlotte County (61.8), Halifax County (59.8), Nelson County (54.4), Dinwiddie County (52.9), Buchanan County (47.2), Campbell County (39.8), Wythe County (39.1), Brunswick County (38.1), Accomack County (36.1), Patrick County (34.3), Mecklenburg County (32.6), Clarke County (32.3).
Spotsylvania County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
15 Lower than most a lower per-capita rate than 52% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Spotsylvania County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Spotsylvania County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Virginia statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for VA
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with SLetter index including VA counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
Spotsylvania County recorded 138 total traffic fatalities across 126 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 23 fatalities. The county averages approximately 15.3 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Spotsylvania County?
Despite a comparatively active crash history (126 recorded crashes), individual cause-code breakdowns are not published for Spotsylvania County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Virginia may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Spotsylvania County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Spotsylvania County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County has a fatality rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents, which places it close to the national middle by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Spotsylvania County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Spotsylvania County ranks #1,227 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #51 of 105 rated counties in VA, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Spotsylvania County compare to the rest of Virginia?
Spotsylvania County's per-capita rate of 15.4 per 100,000 residents is below the Virginia county average of 18.0. Visit the Virginia state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Spotsylvania County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.